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Fact-checking Chris Christie on the ‘Late Show with David Letterman’

February 6, 2013

In between doughnut jokes, Chris Christie talked about federal aid for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. PolitiFact New Jersey checks the facts.

Obama praised, criticized in fact-checks on the Truth-O-Meter

January 21, 2013

As President Barack Obama takes the stage for his ceremonial inauguration, we’re revisiting claims made about the president by chain e-mails and politicians in the Garden State

Happy New Year! PolitiFact New Jersey looks back on 2012 fact-checks, and ahead to the politics of 2013

January 1, 2013

From campaign-related claims to statements about tax cuts and job growth, PolitiFact New Jersey put the Truth-O-Meter to work

Menendez defeats Kyrillos for U.S. Senate, House incumbents sail to victory

November 7, 2012

From U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez to New Jersey's sitting congressmen, incumbents soundly fended off their challengers in Tuesday's election

PolitiFact New Jersey’s Guide to Voting on Election Day

November 6, 2012

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, New Jerseyans are set to cast their ballots at alternate polling places and via e-mail or fax

In Context: “Government’s the only thing that we all belong to”

October 10, 2012

Gov. Chris Christie has joined other GOP leaders in blasting a statement from a video played during the Democratic National Convention

Cory Booker slams Chris Christie with familiar attack over health care funding cut

September 5, 2012

The Democratic mayor of Newark revived an argument previously tested against the Truth-O-Meter: state funding cuts for family planning services.

Fact-checking Chris Christie’s keynote speech

August 29, 2012

PolitiFact tested three claims made by Gov. Chris Christie during his keynote address at the Republican National Convention

Chris Christie’s keynote address to highlight New Jersey accomplishments

August 28, 2012

As the governor prepares to talk up the Garden State in his keynote address tonight, PolitiFact New Jersey revisits his claims touting New Jersey’s progress during his tenure

Chris Christie’s “Comeback” scorecard

August 26, 2012

Has a "Jersey comeback" really begun? Gov. Chris Christie says he won't utter those words in his keynote address,  but the governor will nonetheless tout his record in the state, including his stewardship of the economy. Here's a scorecard with just the facts.

Chris Christie, Republicans face Truth-O-Meter for attacking Jon Corzine, House Democrats

August 21, 2012

PolitiFact New Jersey recaps our weekend fact-checks on Gov. Chris Christie and the National Republican Congressional Committee

Christie named keynote speaker for GOP convention

August 14, 2012

The New Jersey governor will be the headliner on Aug. 28.  PolitiFact New Jersey reviews his record on the Truth-O-Meter.

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